Clairol Nice 'n Easy with Color Blend Permanent Hair Color Natural Medium Auburn

Anti-flat, always dimensional home hair color. This product brings your look to life with depth and dimension. Our formula, with exclusive Color Blend Technology, gives every shade built-in tones and highlights so color will never be matte or flat. Includes ColorSeal conditioning gloss to help seal in beautiful color and intense shine. Layers rich tones and contouring highlights in one simple step.

• Includes precision applicator
• Lasts up to 8 weeks
• 100% gray coverage

Contains:

• Color-Blend Formula
• Color-Blend Activator
• ColorSeal Conditioning Gloss

Before you color: 48 hours in advance

• Take the allergy test. 
• Do the strand test to determine your optimal coloring time. 
• Read the entire instruction leaflet before you begin.

Do skin allergy test 48 hours before each application even if you have already used coloring products

Skin allergy test instructions

Must be performed 48 hours before you color your hair:

You will need a cotton ball or swab, a plastic bowl and a plastic spoon.

1. To open, unscrew the entire Color-blend Activator applicator bottle cap ( 2 ). (Don't pull off the tab.) Then unscrew the Color-blend Formula cap (1).

2. Mix small, equal parts of Color-blend Formula (1) and Color-blend Activator ( 2 ) in a plastic bowl. (For Ultra Light Blonde #87, add 1 part of Color-blend Formula and 2 parts of Color-blend Activator.)

3. Tightly recap both bottles.

4. Apply mixture to a test area the size of a quarter in the bend of your elbow. Allow to dry. Use remaining mixture for Strand Test. Do not wash this area for 48 hours. During washing, protect with an adhesive bandage and remove it immediately after washing.

5. Examine the test area during the next 48 hours. If no reaction occurs, you are ready to color. The absence of reaction to this test is no guarantee that an allergic reaction may not occur as a result of a future hair coloring process. However, this test represents an important precaution. Please consult a doctor if you have any doubts.

Note: if a rash, redness, burning or itching occurs you may be allergic.  Stop.  You must not use this product.

Strand Test

Do the Strand Test each time you color to determine optimal timing and color results. Perms, relaxers, previous color, and the sun can affect your results and timing.
You will need: scissors, tape and a clock.

1. Cut a 1/4 inch wide strand from the darkest or grayest part of your dry hair close to the scalp and tape at the cut end.
2. Completely cover the hair strand with the mixture remaining from the Allergy Test. Start timing.
3. After 15 minutes, check the strand. If the strand is not the color you want, return it to the mixture and check the color every few minutes for up to 25 minutes. For extra light blonding, more intense color results, or to cover resistant grays, it may be necessary to leave the haircolor on for up to 45 minutes.

Get ready to color

Before starting

• Use a smock or an old towel to protect your clothing.
• Have a clock handy for timing. 
• Apply color to dry hair.

Prepare color

• Put on the Expert Colorist Gloves.
• Pull off and discard tear-tip from the Color-blend Activator applicator bottle (2), then unscrew the applicator bottle cap.
• Open Color-blend Formula bottle (1) and pour contents into applicator bottle (2).
• Replace applicator bottle cap.
• Place gloved finger over applicator tip, point away from face, and shake well until the color has totally blended and the mixture has thickened.
• Immediately apply the color to your hair.

Once mixed, never reseal or store the color in a closed container as it could burst.

All over color application
- Ideal for first time users or if you haven't colored for several months.

Step 1: apply color

• Part your hair into small, even sections using the applicator tip.
• Apply color first to your roots and stubborn grays.
• Work through hair from root to tip to ensure full saturation, but don't rub into the scalp.
• Pour any unused color mixture down the drain as it will lose its effectiveness after an hour.
• If any color gets on your skin, wipe it off with a damp towel.

Step 2: time it

• Leave on for 25 minutes or the time indicated by your Strand Test.

Tip: If your grays are really stubborn, it may be necessary to leave color on for up to 45 minutes.  For Ultra Light Blonde shades, leave the color on for up to 45 minutes as well.  Nice `n Easy ? A perfect blend of tones for natural-looking color with amazing highlights and shine!

Step 3: rinse and gloss

• Add a small amount of warm water and massage into a lather.  Rinse until water runs clear.
• Apply the ColorSeal Conditioning Gloss to condition and lock in highlights and shine.
• For optimal color results, leave on for 2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with warm water.
• Save remaining ColorSeal Conditioning Gloss and continue to use once a week (after shampooing) in place of your usual conditioner for a total of 6 weeks of optimal color, shine and softness.

Tip: For best results use a quarter-size amount for each application.  Our exclusive ColorSeal Conditioning Gloss seals in healthy-looking color and adds intense shine!

Root application
- Ideal for users who color every 4-6 weeks to help keep hair healthy-looking and ensure even color root to tip.

1. Apply color
   Part your hair down the middle and apply the color mixture to your roots, use applicator tip to separate your hair into sections and continue applying the color to your roots only. Save the remainder of the color to use for the rest of your hair.
   
2. Time it
   Leave the color on your hair for 20 minutes or 5 minutes less than the time indicated by your Strand Test.
   
3. Rinse and gloss
   Then gently work the remaining color through the rest of your hair, but avoid rubbing it into your scalp. Leave the color on your hair for an additional 5 minutes.

See instructions above

Tip: If your grays are really stubborn, it may be necessary to leave color on for up to 45 minutes. For Ultra Light Blonde shades, leave the color on for up to 45 minutes as well.

Color hints & tips

• Use Nice `n Easy for ultimate natural-looking color with highlights and shine in just one easy step!
• Apply color to dry hair that is free of styling product build-up. If hair has build-up, shampoo one day prior to coloring. Do not shampoo immediately before coloring. Your scalp has natural oils that help to protect it during the coloring process.
• If any color gets on your skin or household surface, wipe it off immediately with a damp towel.
• Use the ColorSeal Conditioning Gloss only once a week. It has been designed to give you long-lasting benefits. For best results use a quarter-size amount per application.
• If your hair has been recently permed or relaxed, wait at least 7 days and 1 shampoo before coloring. Do the Strand Test since your timing may need to be reduced. If you plan to perm or relax your hair, wait at least 7 days and 1 shampoo after coloring. 
• If you've used a gradual color restorer, henna, or metallic dyes, do not use this product until your hair has grown out and colored areas have been cut off.

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